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Best DW 14" Floor Toms 2025

Premium DW 14" floor toms - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Jazz For Small Setup For Recording For Compact For Higher Pitch For Unique
BRANDS: DrumCraft Sonor DW Yamaha Tama Pearl Gretsch Drums
DW 14"x12" FT Performance - Gold - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

DW 14"x12" FT Performance - Gold

by DW
Compact Small Setup Jazz
Key Feature:
• Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✓ PROS
  • • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
  • • Great for jazz and smaller setups
✗ CONS
  • • Less common size with fewer options
  • • Higher pitch limits some musical styles

DW 14"x12" FT Performance - GoldFloor TomSize: 14" x 12"Performance Series8-ly shell made from...

⭐ 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 575607
$824
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DW Design 14"x12" FT Tobacco - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

DW Design 14"x12" FT Tobacco

by DW
Recording Unique Jazz
Key Feature:
• Great for jazz and smaller setups
✓ PROS
  • • Great for jazz and smaller setups
  • • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • Less common size with fewer options
  • • May not provide expected floor tom depth

DW Design 14"x12" FT TobaccoFloor TomSize: 14" x 12"Design seriesShell made of 8 piles of selected...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 345478
$582
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DW Design 14"x12" FT Gloss White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

DW Design 14"x12" FT Gloss White

by DW
Higher Pitch Small Setup Jazz
Key Feature:
• Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✓ PROS
  • • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
  • • Great for jazz and smaller setups
✗ CONS
  • • Legs may seem oversized for drum
  • • May lack power for rock applications

DW Design 14"x12" FT Gloss WhiteFloor TomSize: 14" x 12"Design Series8-ply shell made from selected...

⭐ 4.9/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 604202
$582
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DW 14"x12" FT Performance - White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

DW 14"x12" FT Performance - White

by DW
Recording Jazz Higher Pitch
Key Feature:
• Easy to position and transport
✓ PROS
  • • Great for jazz and smaller setups
  • • Easy to position and transport
✗ CONS
  • • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
  • • Legs may seem oversized for drum

DW 14"x12" FT Performance - WhiteFloor TomPerformance SeriesSize: 14" x 12"8-Ply shell made of...

⭐ 4.9/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 300463
$747
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DW Design 14"x12" FT Blue Granite - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

DW Design 14"x12" FT Blue Granite

by DW
Jazz Small Setup Higher Pitch
Key Feature:
• Great for jazz and smaller setups
✓ PROS
  • • Unique voice in floor tom category
  • • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • Less common size with fewer options
  • • Legs may seem oversized for drum

DW Design 14"x12" FT Blue GraniteFloor TomLimited Thomann editionSize: 14" x 12"8-ply shells made...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611454
$472
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DW Design 14"x12" FT Black Satin - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

DW Design 14"x12" FT Black Satin

by DW
Small Setup Recording Higher Pitch
Key Feature:
• Unique voice in floor tom category
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to position and transport
  • • Unique voice in floor tom category
✗ CONS
  • • Legs may seem oversized for drum
  • • May lack power for rock applications

DW Design 14"x12" FT Black SatinFloor TomSize: 14" x 12"Design SeriesShell made of 8 ply selected...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 382955
$582
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DW PDP 14"x14" CC FT Ox Blood - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

DW PDP 14"x14" CC FT Ox Blood

by DW
Unique Recording Compact
Key Feature:
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
  • • Unique voice in floor tom category
✗ CONS
  • • Less common size with fewer options
  • • Legs may seem oversized for drum

DW PDP 14"x14" CC FT Ox BloodFloor TomConcept Classic SeriesSize: 14" x 14"Shell material: Maple...

⭐ 4.5/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 590418
$428
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DW Design 14"x12" FT Acryl - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

DW Design 14"x12" FT Acryl

by DW
Unique Higher Pitch Jazz
Key Feature:
• Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✓ PROS
  • • Unique voice in floor tom category
  • • Easy to position and transport
✗ CONS
  • • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
  • • Legs may seem oversized for drum

DW Design 14"x12" FT AcrylFloor TomSize: 14" x 12"Chrome-plated hardwareTrue-Pitch tension rodsRemo...

⭐ 4.4/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 423909
$637
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DW Design 14"x12" FT Cherry Stain - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

DW Design 14"x12" FT Cherry Stain

by DW
Jazz Unique Compact
Key Feature:
• Unique voice in floor tom category
✓ PROS
  • • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
  • • Compact 14-inch floor tom size
✗ CONS
  • • Higher pitch limits some musical styles
  • • Legs may seem oversized for drum

DW Design 14"x12" FT Cherry StainFloor TomSize: 14" x 12"Design seriesShell made of 8 piles of...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 344857
$582
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DW PDP 14"x12" Floor Tom Exotic - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

DW PDP 14"x12" Floor Tom Exotic

by DW
Recording Compact Jazz
Key Feature:
• Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✓ PROS
  • • Easy to position and transport
  • • Higher pitch than standard floor toms
✗ CONS
  • • May not provide expected floor tom depth
  • • Higher pitch limits some musical styles

DW PDP 14"x12" Floor Tom ExoticFloor tomSize: 14" x 12"Concept Exotic Series100% maple shellChrome...

⭐ 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 492527
$428
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How to Choose the Best 14" Floor Toms

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 14" floor toms typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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